1. Spaceshaper 9-14

2. Spaceshaper 2
Spaceshaper
!! Cabe Space developed Spaceshaper
as a practical toolkit to measure the
quality of a public space before
investing time and money in improving
it.
!! Developed around 8 themes with a
questionnaire, site visit and discussion
around the results produced.
!! Users and professionals attend the
workshop
!! Managed by Spaceshaper facilitator

3. Key features of Spaceshaper and
Spaceshaper9-14
!! For use in all types of public space
!! Engages both users, professionals and
young people
!! Brings about change - Prioritisation and
moving forward
!! Complements other tools and standards
!! Raises aspirations
!! Gets a diverse mix of people together
!! Generates high levels of interest and buy
in – tapping into the knowledge and
creativity of local people
!! Constructive, focussed, honest and open
debate, overcoming entrenched views
!! Generates respect
!! Credibility for the client

4. Spaceshaper 4
Spaceshaper 9 - 1 4 – Giving Young People
a Voice
!! Beam secured funding from DCSF in 2008 to develop the
tool in partnership with CABE Space, The Architecture
Centre, Bristol and Kent Architecture Centre.
!! 14 regional pilots have informed the tool’s content and
brand.
!! Young people’s feedback has been key to development
!! 120 facilitators trained to date Jan – Mar 2010
!! Currently developing groups of young co-facilitators

5. Spaceshaper 5
Regional pilots
!! St James Park, Southampton
!! Great Lines, Chatham, Kent
!! Hartcliffe schools, Bristol
!! Eston Urban Park, Cleveland
!! Netham Park, Bristol
!! West Hackney Recreation Ground, London
!! Hinkler Green, Southampton
!! Covent Garden, London
!! Cinderford Triangle, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
!! Manor Road Park, Scarborough
!! Bradley Stoke Community School, Gloucestershire
!! Fortune Green, London
!! Daisy Fields, Thurrock, Essex
!! and … Berners Street, Wakefield

6. Spaceshaper 6

7. How Spaceshaper 9-14 works
!! Young people take part in a workshop
!! Managed by Spaceshaper 9-14 facilitator
with support from young co-facilitators
!! Space assessed through series of hands-
on activities
!! Results presented and discussed

8. Spaceshaper 8
What is the toolkit?
!! Guide for facilitators
!! Range of resources to aid delivery of activities
!! Facilitator prompt cards
!! Online resources to help with planning the
workshop
!! Online software to collate data, display results and
prompt discussion

9. Spaceshaper 9
How it works
!! Same 8 themes as Spaceshaper - fewer questions
!! The site visit is still essential to the day
!! Content is varied - includes: role play, drawing, writing, discussion, map and
photo work
!! Participants vote on 8 key questions relating to the themes
!! Results captured manually and put onto online software
!! Sessions approx 4 hours
!! Good facilitation is essential - co-facilitators support group work

10. !! Clarify strengths and weaknesses of the space
!! Show what is most important to people
!! Show how well the space meets everyone’s needs
!! Stimulate new ideas for improvements
!! Compare different people’s views now and over time
!! Bring users together in a structured way
!! Helps you undertake innovative, constructive engagement
What the tool can do: a summary

11. Spaceshaper 11
The Launch

12. Spaceshaper 9-14 Workshop Activities
On Arrival
!! Data Collection - Age/ Gender
!! Getting Here - Do you find it easy to get to the
space? Method of travel?
!! Introductions – Bingo
!! Spaces and Places – Favourite and Hated Spaces
– What makes them good/ bad and why?

13. Spaceshaper 9-14 Workshop activities
Site Visit
•!Site Inspectors

14. Spaceshaper 9-14 Workshop Activities
Back at Base
!! Who am I?
!! Rate this space
!! Activity spotter
!! Wish you were/ weren’t here…
!! Thinking of others

15. Spaceshaper 9-14 Workshop Activities
Results and Discussion

17. Spaceshaper 9-14 Workshop Activities
Report

18. Roles and Responsibilities
Lead Facilitator Co- facilitator
Pre Workshop Meet with client
Site visit - photos
Organise venue and equipment
Invite young people/ liaise with school/
youth group leader
Receive briefing from lead
facilitator
Workshop Lead workshop –
Introductions
Facilitate workshop group
Results/ Discussion
Support lead facilitator -
Facilitate workshop group
Take notes/ photos
Input results/ upload
photographs
Post
Workshop
Analyse results
Type up feedback
Produce report – email to client, young
people, co-facilitator and CABE
Receive report from lead
facilitator

19. Working with Young People
Spaceshaper 19